BA Architecture
About this course
BA (Hons) in Architecture. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The final year includes an independently researched dissertation. Studios are equipped with 3D printing, laser cutting, and virtual reality tools, and the course ranked first in the UK in the National Student Survey 2026.
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Entry requirements
112 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BBC BTEC DMM T-level DMM Here’s an example of how 112 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contextual Origins
- Communication Strategies
- Sustainable Tectonics
- Micro Studio
- Meso Studio
- Urban Dialogues
- Digital Strategies
- Exploring Tectonics
- Habitat Studio
- Urban Studio
- Critical Perspectives
- Ethics and Praxis
- Future Tectonics
- Design Inquiry
- Design Futures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £27,500. The £25,500 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture at University of Gloucestershire do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture at University of Gloucestershire?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Architecture at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BA Architecture at University of Gloucestershire accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
How many students continue on BA Architecture at University of Gloucestershire?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.